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Oscar Piastri revealed he ignored a McLaren call not to push in the second stint to make the move on Charles Leclerc that won him Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Piastri retained second place at the start and clawed to inside DRS range on Leclerc, but he soon slipped back to end up six seconds […]
Piastri retained second place at the start of the race and closed the gap to Leclerc with an undercut strategy, eventually making a bold move into Turn 1 on Lap 21 to secure the lead. Despite intense pressure from Leclerc, Piastri managed to maintain his position and clinch the race victory. The Australian driver considers this win as one of the best in his career, highlighting the challenges he faced during the race. He acknowledged his engineer’s advice on tire preservation but decided to overrule it for the crucial overtaking opportunity that led to his success. Piastri believes that seizing that specific chance was vital for his victory and acknowledges Leclerc’s sportsmanship in their on-track battle.
